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China and Japan: A Growing Tension Over Taiwan

December 23, 2025

Tensions between China and Japan are heating up. This is due to Japan's support for Taiwan. China is not happy about this. They have been using strong words and actions to show their displeasure. Recently, Chinese officials shared a map on social media. This map showed possible missile paths from C

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Taiwan's Big Move to Boost Defense

November 26, 2025

Taiwan is making a major investment in its defense. The country's president, Lai Ching-te, has announced a special budget of $40 billion. This money will be used to buy weapons and build a strong air defense system called the Taiwan Dome. The plan is to spend this amount over the next eight years, f

politics

Taiwan Fires Up New US Weapons Amid China Tensions

May 15, 2025

Taiwan has recently shown off its new military muscle with a live-fire drill featuring the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS). This system, supplied by the United States, is designed to boost Taiwan's defense capabilities. The drill took place at Jiupeng Base in southern Pingtung County.

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Don't Let Trade Wars Fuel a Military Showdown Over Taiwan

April 16, 2025

The U. S. has made defending Taiwan a big part of its Pacific plans. But its trade tactics might make things worse. The U. S. has been talking about a strong Pacific strategy. The defense of Taiwan is a key part of this plan. This isn't new. It's been U. S. policy since 1949. But things have changed

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Taiwan's Tense Dance with China and the U. S.

March 11, 2025

Taiwan finds itself in a delicate situation. China's military spending is on the rise, with a nearly $250 billion increase this year alone. This boost is part of China's ongoing effort to modernize its armed forces and assert its territorial claims, including those over Taiwan. China views Taiwan as

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Taiwan's Future: A Pawn or an Outcast?

October 31, 2024

Former President Donald Trump recently stirred up a debate by suggesting that Taiwan should pay the U. S. for protection against China. China, which sees Taiwan as its territory, warned that the U. S. could abandon Taiwan at any time. Taiwan is a key player in the semiconductor industry, a sector vi

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Bad Gear Sent to Taiwan: GOP Lawmakers React

October 25, 2024

House Republicans recently sent a letter criticizing two federal agencies for delivering damaged defense equipment to Taiwan. This included moldy body armor and expired ammunition, which cost over $730, 000 to replace. The equipment was exposed to harsh weather conditions due to poor packaging. The